What are SMC electric actuators?

Electric linear actuators can push, pull or transfer workloads in a distinctly different way from pneumatic actuators. Beyond motion control, electric actuators save on energy costs by programming all movement with no need for compressed air infrastructure. Leaks are eliminated.

How does an electric valve actuator work?

How does an electric actuator work? An electric motor will create rotary motion as the spindle, or rotor, rotates. A hollow piston rod is attached to the ball screw nut and this creates the linear motion out of, or into the linear actuator as the motor rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise.

What motorized actuators?

Motorized Actuators Motorized linear actuators provide the ability to motorize optical mounts or manual stages for automation and remote control.

What do actuators do?

An actuator is a device that uses a form of power to convert a control signal into mechanical motion. Industrial plants use actuators to operate valves, dampers, fluid couplings, and other devices used in industrial process control. The industrial actuator can use air, hydraulic fluid, or electricity for motive power.

What are mechanical actuators?

The mechanical actuators are devices that transform the rotary presses movement to the entrance, in a linear movement in the exit. The mechanical actuators are applicable for the fields where require linear movements such as: elevation, traslación and linear positioning.

What is the difference between a motor and an actuator?

The term “Actuator” typically refers to a device that provides linear motion… like a piston, a rod is pushed in a linear manner when voltage is applied. A Motor is a device that provides rotational movement, like in a toy car, the motor spins a wheel usually through gears to reduce the speed and increase the torque.

What is the output of actuator?

An actuator is an output device for the conversion of supply energy into useful work. The output signal is controlled by the control system, and the actuator responds to the control signals via the control element.

How are guided cylinders used in SMC pneumatics?

Guided cylinders utilize guide rods mounted parallel to the piston rod to provide stable, non-rotating, high side load performance. SMC offers dual rod, heavy duty and precision actuator models. Like rodless cylinders, SMC guide rod cylinders reduce rod bending, piston bending and uneven seal wear.

What are the dimensions of SMC cylinder actuators?

SMC cylinders and actuators are available with inch and metric dimensions as well as NFPA and ISO Standards to meet a wide spectrum of industries and application requirements. Auto switch capability as a standard on most series.

Which is Ley rod type electric actuator do you use?

The LEY rod type electric actuator has a familiar rod cylinder form suitable for push, pull, lift and press applications. The 24VDC motor can be reverse mounted for compact length, or inline mounted for compact height. The LEY series offers a wide variety of actuator mounting options as well, including numerous direct and bracket styles.

Why are SMC rodless actuators used for long stroke?

SMC’s rodless cylinders are ideal for long stroke applications because they are unaffected by rod overhang, bending, piston binding, and uneven seal wear, and for use in confined areas where space is a premium.